Education in Buderim



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Buderim is renowned as a centre for quality education & learning. It is the educational hub of the Sunshine Coast. In the heart of Buderim’s Main Street, Buderim Mountain State School was the first school to open on the Coast nearly 130 years ago. By contrast, 10 minutes from Buderim at Sippy Downs you’ll find the all-new Chancellor State College. Maroochydore & Mountain Creek Primary & High Schools are both very handy to Buderim, as is Kuluin & Mooloolaba State School. Mountain Creek is also home to The Cooloola Institute of TAFE.

Buderim is fortunate to be surrounded by a large number of quality private schools in picturesque bushland settings: choose from Immanuel Lutheran College, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Siena Catholic College, Sunshine Coast Grammar School & Suncoast Christian College. The Harmony Montessori Primary & High Schools are located opposite the jewel in the education crown—University of the Sunshine Coast.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN COLLEGE “Walk as Children of the Light” Prep to Year 12 continuity Ph: (07) 5477 3444 126—142 Wises Rd, Buderim Come visit Immanuel Lutheran College >> Immanuel Lutheran College at Buderim was established in 1979 to provide a distinctive Christian education for Sunshine Coast students. The College operates under two distinctive sub-schools, encompassing Prep to Year 6 and Years 7 to 12. In addition, it serves younger learners from 3+ with our on-site Kindergarten. Along the way, Immanuel College has built a rich heritage of spiritual & social values, sporting prowess, cultural excellence, & academic achievement. Since the first Year 12 class in 1986, Immanuel Lutheran College graduates have consistently embraced tertiary & further education, with alumni now featured in a global landscape. Immanuel Lutheran College is located on the Main Street Map of ”The Buderim Guide”. Click to receive your free copy here...
SUNCOAST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE “Achievement with values built in” Prep to Year 12 continuity Ph: (07) 5451 3600 Cnr Schubert & Kiel Mtn Roads, Woombye Visit Suncoast Christian College >> Suncoast Christian College is a co-educational independent institution, with a total enrolment population of 930 students from Prep to Year 12. Because all three schools operate from the same campus, the curriculum is designed to be seamless & facilitate an easy transition from one school to the other. Our entire curriculum is developed around a Christ-centred perspective, using the current Years 1—10 Queensland Authority Syllabus documents & study programs accredited by the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies Queensland. Our school population is drawn from families who desire a Christian Education which recognises academic excellence & the need for a strong values base. We offer a moderate family fee structure & have our own extensive bus service. For a prospectus or tour, phone Janelle on (07) 5451 3615 or email…
ALCHERINGA MONTESSORI COLLEGE “Creating a school that teaches partnership, respect & global understanding whilst empowering students to realize their highest intellectual, emotional & spiritual potential.” 189 Stringybark Rd, Buderim Ph: (07) 5445 3483 PO Box 7309 Sippy Downs Q 4556 Email Alcheringa Montessori College for more >>
BUDERIM MOUNTAIN STATE SCHOOL “Face the future with confidence” Main St, Buderim Ph: (07) 5477 2777 Swimming Pool: Ph: (07) 5476 8065 Tuckshop: Ph: (07) 5477 2743 Preschool: Ph: (07) 5477 2719 Elizabeth St Buderim Visit Buderim Mountain State School >> Buderim Mtn State School is situated to the east of the village. The school celebrated its 125th Anniversary in the year 2000. The grounds are well-shaded with magnificent trees and a historical forestry plot. Play areas are well equipped with adventure equipment & sporting ovals. The school has its own rainforest area including a creek & waterfall which was once the local swimming hole. The school offers excellent facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool, an all-purpose hall, tennis & basketball courts, dedicated music building, enrichment centre, stimulating classrooms & an extensive computer network.	While you are at the Buderim Mountain State School take the time to have a look at the new Gubbi-Gubbi Undanbi Celebration Garden. This garden was developed to pay homage to the original inhabitants of the Buderim with plantings of local native species that were utilised as part of their everyday lives.
CHANCELLOR STATE COLLEGE Scholars Way, Sippy Downs Ph: (07) 5445 5250 Preschool: Ph: (07) 5476 5370
HARMONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL & CHILDREN’S HOUSE Cnr Sippy Downs Dr & Stringybark Rd, Buderim Ph: (07) 5445 5899
KULUIN STATE SCHOOL TallowWood Dr, Kuluin Ph: (07) 5445 3211 Special Education Unit: Ph: (07) 5445 6474 Preschool: Ph: (07) 5445 2733
MATTHEW FLINDERS ANGLICAN COLLEGE Stringybark Rd, Buderim Ph: (07) 5445 5699 Enrolments: Ph: (07) 5477 3260 Primary School: Ph: (07) 5477 3214 Secondary School: Ph: (07) 5477 3231
MOUNTAIN CREEK STATE SCHOOL Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek Ph: (07) 5452 3444
MOUNTAIN CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek Ph: (07) 5477 8555
MAROOCHYDORE STATE SCHOOL 56-68 Primary School Crt, Maroochydore Ph: (07) 5443 1688 or (07) 5443 1688 Special Education Developmental Centre 2 Pikki St, Maroochydore Ph: (07) 5443 4725 Preschool: Pikki St, Maroochydore Ph: (07) 5443 3107
MAROOCHYDORE HIGH SCHOOL Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore Ph: (07) 5443 1744
MOOLOOLABA STATE SCHOOL Cnr Meta & Douglas Sts, Mooloolaba Ph: (07) 5444 1877 or (07) 5444 1514 Preschool: Ph: (07) 5444 1645
NAMBOUR CHRISTIAN COLLEGE McKenzie Rd, Woombye Ph: (07) 5442 1866
NOOSA PENGARI STEINER SCHOOL 86 Nyell Rd, Doonan Ph: (07) 5471 0199 Preschool to Year 7 Head, Heart & Hands
SIENA CATHOLIC COLLEGE 58 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs Ph: (07) 5476 6100 Years 8 to 12
STELLA MARIS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL McKenzie Dr, Maroochydore Ph: (07) 5409 8950
SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL 372 Mons Rd, Forest Glen Ph: (07) 5445 4444

COOLOOLA SUNSHINE INSTITUTE OF TAFE Main Campus: Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek Other Sunshine Coast Campuses: Caloundra, Cooroy, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Nambour, Noosa General Enquiries: Ph: (07) 5459 3555 Enrolments: Ph: (07) 5459 3444

UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST 90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs Ph: (07) 5430 1234 Admissions/Entry & Course Enquiries Ph: (07) 5430 2893 Enrolment Enquiries Ph: (07) 5430 2892 Human Resources, General Enquiries Ph: (07) 5430 2830 Advertised Job Vacancies Ph: (07) 5459 4419

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE SUNSHINE COAST Administration Bldg University of the Sunshine Coast Stringybark Road Sippy Downs Qld 4556 Ph: (07) 5430 1123 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm Visit U3A online >> Following our theme of “ learning for the joy of learning”, nearly 2000 members attend a wide range of U3A classes held at locations throughout the local region. U3A has a close relationship with the University of the Sunshine Coast & members are permitted to “sit-in” on lectures at the University.

History of the Sunshine Coast’s First School

Buderim Mountain State School was the first school established on the Sunshine Coast in 1875.

Originally located on Panorama Drive before moving to its present site in the heart of Main St Buderim, it began with an enrolment of 18 pupils & gradually increased as new settlers moved to the area.

In 1960 there was a jump in enrolments & by 1980 over 4,000 pupils had passed through the school. Current enrolment is around 1,000 pupils per year & Buderim State School has since been joined by Chancellor State College, Harmony Montessori Schools, 4 private schools & University of the Sunshine Coast, due to the increase of suburban settlement & those relocating to the Sunshine Coast looking for quality educational choices.